tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post2693012715095213430..comments2024-02-19T09:05:53.444-08:00Comments on Akit's Complaint Department: The End of Adult Muni Paper Passes in October Will Hurt RetailersAkithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04905273274257369338noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-64980203804482266602010-06-10T21:49:34.789-07:002010-06-10T21:49:34.789-07:00Anonymous:
Regarding having a fast pass and no-ca...Anonymous:<br /><br />Regarding having a fast pass and no-cash on a single card, there is no such rule. I've had the electronic pass with ample cash at all times and the system is NOT stupid to deduct the cash, it will recognize the pass and allow entry with no deduction of the e-cash purse.<br /><br />The system was built to give the best deal for passengers. Example: I exit BART at Powell and transfer to Muni metro paying e-cash for both systems. When entering Muni metro, the card reader will give me the 25 cent transfer discount, and is just the same as if I paid cash with the white machine printed transfer at the agent's booth.<br /><br />For your second statement of holding the card steady, it's a regular requirement. RFID systems are never made to swipe. There's a good reason why TransLink is being rebranded, the public wants faster responding cards, and their wish is coming true with their new generation of cards.<br /><br />As for having a pass while on a crowded metro train, I don't have an explanation about that. It's normal policy to tag the card if you board a bus, even if there is a pass on it, but with POP, it's not very clear what the rule is.Akithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905273274257369338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-68112065997541770182010-06-10T18:09:55.463-07:002010-06-10T18:09:55.463-07:00If you have a Fast Pass on your card, I've bee...If you have a Fast Pass on your card, I've been told you cannot also have e-cash on the card. The system is too stupid to realize that if you're riding MUNI it should use the FastPass and if you're riding SamTrans to deduct e-cash.<br /><br />YOU try and hold a card steady when there are 50 people behind you wanting to get on the bus or through the gate.<br /><br />WHICH LEADS ME to my BIGGEST complaint: If you're riding the train in the Avenues, get on the 2nd car, but the car is full, WHY MUST YOU TAG YOUR CARD? Tagging the card when you have a FastPass does NOTHING to your card. It doesn't deduct funds. It still shows you have proof of purchase if you DON'T tag it, so WHY MUST YOU FIGHT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE CROWD? Their LAME excuse? - so that Muni can collect statistics. BS!<br /><br />NO OTHER TRANSIT AGENCY charges for a multi-purpose or Transit card. ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO. Go figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4714426597280694490.post-12941913042593659122010-06-10T16:02:25.013-07:002010-06-10T16:02:25.013-07:00"Not every person wants to order it online or..."Not every person wants to order it online or by phone; they prefer that in-person experience."<br /><br />So?<br /><br />"I believe existing Muni pass retailers will demand a proper alternative to maintain their customer base."<br /><br />So?<br /><br />This is about streamlining transit in the Bay Area, and Muni, along with BART, can make the greatest strides in helping that succeed.<br /><br />Plus, after the 100th customer comes in and demand the retailer activate/fix/answer questions about Translink, I'm sure they'd be happy to get rid of the damn thing.troymccluresfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13720038096848354854noreply@blogger.com